Gas Safety Certificate
Kingston upon thames
Find gas safe registered engineers operating in Kingston upon Thames? A gas safety certificate Kingston upon Thames is required for every HMO licence application or renewal. The council recommends applying for renewal at least 60 days before expiry. Book your certificate from Gas Safe registered engineers.
£69 is the total fixed price for a domestic Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) covering up to four gas appliances and the gas meter. It is not a per-appliance price.
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A Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) is the annual record for the gas appliances, fittings, and flues a landlord provides. Kingston upon Thames HMO licence applications need a current one.
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All Landlord Certificates provides domestic Gas Safety Certificates (CP12) for a fixed price of £69. The price covers 1, 2, 3 or 4 gas appliances plus the gas meter. Available to landlords and homeowners. Carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers.
HMO landlords
Every licence application or renewal needs a current gas safety certificate.
Renewing an HMO licence
Apply at least 60 days before expiry, with the certificate current.
Single lets and small shares
No licence is needed in the Royal Borough, but the annual gas duty still applies. £69 covers up to four gas appliances plus the meter.
Council tenants and leaseholders
The council's contractor books tenants checks. Leaseholders who let their property arrange their own checks.
What Is a Gas Safety Certificate in Kingston upon Thames?
A Gas Safety Certificate (CP12), also called a Landlord Gas Safety Record, is issued by a Gas Safe registered engineer after checking the landlord’s gas appliances, fittings and flues. Kingston licenses HMOs with five or more people only. Homeowners living in their own homes have no legal duty. £69 covers up to four gas appliances and the meter. Five or more appliances require a price before the visit.
Gas Safety Rules at a Glance
Annual checks
by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Early renewal
within two months preserves the original expiry date.
Tenant copies
within 28 days, or before a new tenant moves in.
Keep records
until two further checks are completed, for at least two years.
Is a Gas Safety Certificate a Legal Requirement in Kingston upon Thames?
Yes, landlords must arrange annual gas safety checks under Regulation 36. A Gas Safe registered engineer checks landlord-provided appliances, fittings and flues, excluding tenant-owned appliances. HMOs with five or more people also require a licence and gas certificate with each application. Apply at least 60 days before licence expiry to allow time for renewal.
Who Can Issue One and How to Check the Engineer
Only a Gas Safe registered engineer can issue the record. Check the engineer’s credentials on the Gas Safe Register before work begins. You can also ask to verify our registration details before booking.
HMO Licensing in Kingston upon Thames: Mandatory Only
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames licenses HMOs occupied by five or more people only. Its five-year additional HMO licensing scheme began on 1 March 2018 and ended in February 2023, with no replacement scheme. There is no selective licensing scheme.
What the Council Asks For on Gas
Kingston Council requires “a valid current gas safety certificate” for every new HMO licence application or renewal. Each HMO needs a separate application. Every licence also requires annual submission of a gas safety certificate to the council under Schedule 4 of the Housing Act 2004.
Renewing a Kingston upon Thames HMO Licence
Kingston Council recommends applying at least 60 days before expiry. Late renewal attracts the full new application fee and a possible £300 penalty. Arrange the gas check before submission. Legacy licences remain valid until their printed expiry date. A check within two months before the deadline retains the original expiry date.
HMO Licensing Facts
- Mandatory licensing: 5+ occupants across 2+ households.
- Licence application: A valid gas safety certificate is required.
- Renewal: Apply 60 days before expiry to avoid late fees and a possible £300 penalty.
Letting Agents Managing Kingston upon Thames HMOs
Where the management contract assigns responsibility to the agent, the agent carries the landlord’s duties. Keep each HMO record updated for every application or renewal, including the landlord gas certificate british gas details. Confirm multi-address bookings and tenant-access arrangements with the property owner before including them in the service scope.
Our Four Step Process
STEP 1
Book Online or by Phone
Provide your KT or SW15 postcode and appliance count. We agree the total cost at booking.
Engineer Visit
A Gas Safe-registered engineer checks the appliances, fittings, and flues you provide. Tenant-owned appliances are excluded.
STEP 2
Record issued
The record lists any identified defect as immediately dangerous or at risk, regardless of the inspection outcome.
STEP 3
Digital CP12 Emailed
Receive your digital CP12 for your HMO licence application or renewal, with copies for your tenants. For a gas safe installation certificate Kingston, confirm the required certificate type at booking.
STEP 4
What's Checked on a Kingston upon Thames Gas Safety Check and What Isn't
An annual gas safety check Kingston upon Thames covers the landlord's gas appliances, fittings and flues. Installation pipework requires separate maintenance.
Covered by the gas safety check
NOT covered by the annual check
The engineer records any fault as Immediately Dangerous or At Risk, and issues a gas safety record after every check.
Installation pipework requires separate maintenance, and SI 2022/707 requires a carbon monoxide alarm in living accommodation with a fixed combustion appliance, excluding a gas cooker.
How Much Does a Gas Safety Certificate Cost in Kingston upon Thames?
A gas certificate for home Kingston upon Thames costs £69 for up to four gas appliances and the meter. The price covers all four appliances and the meter in one fixed total. For five or more appliances, we confirm the price before the visit.
| Service | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) |
£69 |
Up to four gas appliances and the meter |
Five or more appliances |
Confirmed before the visit |
Price confirmed before the engineer attends |
Gas + EPC |
£148 |
CP12 and Energy Performance Certificate |
Complete Compliance |
£330 |
Gas, EPC, EICR and PAT testing |
What Affects Your Quote?
Number of gas appliances
Property type
Access arrangements for the engineer
Any remedial work identified during the inspection
Landlord Gas Safety Requirements and Legal Guidance
What the Law Requires
Regulation 36 of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 requires landlords to arrange annual gas safety checks by a Gas Safe registered engineer. These checks cover the appliances, fittings and flues provided by the landlord, excluding tenant-owned appliances. Existing tenants must receive the gas safety record within 28 days, and new tenants must receive it before moving in.
Gas Safety Records
A gas safety report Kingston upon Thames is issued after every check. It lists any defects found and remedial action taken, using the risk classifications Immediately Dangerous (ID) and At Risk (AR). Landlords must give tenants a copy within the required legal timescales.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Under SI 2022/707, landlords must provide a carbon monoxide alarm in each room used as living accommodation with a fixed combustion appliance, excluding a gas cooker. This is a separate legal duty and does not form part of the gas safety check.
2026 Landlord Legal Update
Section 21 ended for private landlords on 1 May 2026. The national PRS Database opens in stages from 15 December 2026, and London landlords must register by 14 October 2027.
Gas Safety for Supported Living Providers in Kingston upon Thames
Supported living providers in Kingston upon Thames need regular gas safety checks and clear records. They must ensure gas appliances be checked in a rental property in Kingston upon Thames as required by law.
- Book yearly gas safety checks when the provider has landlord duties.
- Ensure a Gas Safe registered engineer carries out each check.
- Plan visits with residents, support workers and property managers.
- Confirm access arrangements before the appointment.
- Tell residents what to expect during the visit.
- Store gas safety records for compliance checks and commissioner requests.
- Note any defects and the remedial work carried out.
- Give tenants copies of gas safety records within the legal deadlines.
Areas and Postcodes We Cover in Kingston upon Thames
We provide gas safety checks for landlords across Kingston upon Thames as part of our gas safety certificate services in South London. Contact us to confirm your property is within our service area before booking.
KT1
KT2
KT3
KT4
KT5
KT6
KT9
KT22
Alexandra
Berrylands
Canbury Gardens
Chessington North & Hook
Chessington South
Coombe Hill
Coombe Vale
Grove
Kingston Gate
Kingston Town
Malden Rushett
Norbiton
Old Malden
St James
Surbiton Hill
Tolworth
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Why Kingston upon Thames Landlords Choose All Landlord Certificates
All Landlord Certificates provides gas safety checks in Kingston upon Thames through Gas Safe registered engineers. HMO landlords can book EPC certificates and EICR services with records ready for licence files.
Gas Safe registered engineers
Check an engineer's details on the Gas Safe Register
Fixed £69 price for up to four gas appliances plus the meter
Digital CP12 emailed after the check
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Tenant copies issued automatically
Your gas safety record lists the inspection findings, including any defects and remedial action taken. Landlords keep a copy and provide one to tenants as required.
Kingston upon Thames Gas Safety Certificate FAQs
Do I need an HMO licence in Kingston upon Thames?
A mandatory HMO licence is required for properties shared by five or more people from two or more households.
- Kingston upon Thames has no selective licensing scheme.
- The additional HMO licensing scheme ended in February 2023.
- Smaller shared houses and single lets do not need an HMO licence, but landlord gas safety duties still apply.
What gas document does the council ask for with an HMO licence application?
The council requires a valid, current gas safety certificate with every new HMO licence application or renewal. Submit a separate application for each HMO and apply to renew at least 60 days before the licence expires.
Is a New Malden or Kingston Vale address in the Royal Borough?
Yes, both areas include addresses within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. New Malden’s KT3 postcode also extends into Merton, and Kingston Vale’s SW15 postcode covers areas in Wandsworth. Check your council tax bill to confirm which council covers your rental property.
My HMO licence came from the Royal Borough's old additional scheme, is it still valid?
Yes, existing licences remain valid until their expiry date, unless revoked.
- Some licences run until December 2027.
- After expiry, HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need a mandatory licence.
Official Gas Safety Guidance and Sources
These official sources help landlords understand local licensing rules and their responsibilities for gas safety checks.
Landlord Gas Safety Responsibilities
gov.uk
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames HMO Licensing
kingston.gov.uk
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Apply, Vary or Renew a Licence
kingston.gov.uk
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames HMO Licensing Register
kingston.gov.uk
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council House Gas Safety
kingston.gov.uk
HSE Gas Safety: Landlords and Letting Agents
hse.gov.uk
Gas Safety Regulations 1998, Regulation 36
hse.gov.uk
Book Your Kingston upon Thames Gas Safety Certificate
Book your Kingston upon Thames gas safety certificate online for £69, covering up to four gas appliances plus the meter. Your CP12 is emailed after the check.